‘Glee’ Co-Stars and More React to Cory Monteith’s Shocking Death

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Breanne HeldmanJuly 14, 2013

Hollywood is filled with anything but glee this weekend as celebrities and fans alike learn of the tragic and sudden death of Cory Monteith on Saturday at age 31.

The "Glee" star was found dead in his hotel room at Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim. Officials report that no foul play was involved and that the autopsy is scheduled for Monday. While we wait anxiously for more information about this shocking loss, Monteith's co-stars, friends, and fans have taken to Twitter to share their grief.

Notably absent from those who have posted, however, is Monteith's longtime love, Lea Michele. The pair have not been seen together since the actress posted a photo of her, Monteith, and Jonathan Groff on Twitter on June 18 with the caption, "Me and my two favorite boys." While they were both at a photo shoot for the new season of "Glee" at the end of June, that shoot was bookended by Lea on a pair of vacations with her girlfriends, working on her a solo album in New York City, and spending what appeared to be less time with her man.

Her reps have asked that "everyone kindly respect Lea's privacy during this devastating time." For now, at least she's not alone.

Dot-Marie Jones, who portrays the football coach at the hit show's musical high school, wrote, "I have no words! My heart is broken. Cory was not only a hell of a friend, he was one amazing man that I will hold close to my heart forever."

Kristin Chenoweth, who guest-starred on the hit series, lamented, "RIP CoryMontieth. You will be loved. Always."

For "Glee" cast member, Cheyenne Jackson also weighed in, noting, "What I will remember about Cory Monteith is that he was talented, funny and absolutely kindhearted. We lost a gentleman. RIP."

Josh Sussman, who plays Jacob on the show, praised Monteith's friendly nature. "I am so saddened to hear about Cory. He was such a great guy/Super-kind &warm. A tragic loss. My heart goes out to all his friends & family," he tweeted.

Mark Salling tweeted the most abrupt response with a simple, "no" following the announcement, but deleted the post shortly after.

Tracie Thoms, who shot a crime drama film with Monteith last year shared, "I hope that was a twitter hoax. Please let it be a twitter hoax. I’ll never retract a tweet more happily… Not a hoax. My thoughts are with his family & the #Glee family. Had the pleasure of meeting him last year in Philly on our film McCanick.”

Even Kylie Jenner shared her memories, tweeting a picture that shows Cory happily sandwiched between her sister Kendall and herself.

Glee on FOX also posted several messages in response to the terrible news, including "We are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Cory was an exceptional talent and an even more exceptional person" and "He was a true joy to work with and we will all miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones."